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J.D. Cannon

Age: 83 (passed away May. 20th, 2005)
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Birth Place: Salmon, Idaho, USA
Born: Apr. 24th, 1922

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J.D. Cannon's Main TV Roles

NOTE: Complete List of Works can be found at IMDB

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Graduated from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts
Best known as 'Dennis Weaver (I)' (qv) s NYPD chief on the _"McCloud" (1970)_ (qv) series in the 1970s.
Died only one day before 'Stephen Elliott (I)' (qv) who he appeared with in the _"Law & Order" (1990)_ (qv) episode "The Secret Sharers".
Wore a toupee in most of his later roles. The exception was an episode of Remington Steele (TV series 1982-86) from "McCloud" producer Michael Gleason. Here Cannon played a TV news anchor who only wore his toupee while broadcasting. The rest of the time, he gloried in his dome. The toupee showed up when it shouldn't have, solving the case.
Served in the U.S. Army during WWII.
Idaho-born character actor known for his gruff, bossy roles especially on 70s TV.
Retired in 1991 following an appearance on _"Law & Order" (1990)_ (qv).

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